Chapels · West Midlands
Lord Leycester Hospital
The Lord Leycester Hospital is one of the best preserved examples of medieval courtyard architecture in England and is a charity supporting ex-servicemen. It is located in Warwick, England, next to th
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
About
The Lord Leycester Hospital is one of the best preserved examples of medieval courtyard architecture in England and is a charity supporting ex-servicemen. It is located in Warwick, England, next to the West Gate, on High Street. It is a Grade I listed building. The hospital is a prominent feature of Warwick. For almost 900 years buildings have been erected and civic activity has taken place on the site, starting with the chapel built in 1126. The site was donated by the 12th Earl of Warwick in the 14th century to the United Guild of the Holy Trinity and St George. The Guild Hall, Great Hall and Master's House were constructed in the late 15th century. Over the centuries, the ancient buildings and 500 year old gardens have been admired by visitors such as Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde, King George V and the Queen Mother and travellers from around the world.
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The Lord Leycester Hospital is one of the best preserved examples of medieval courtyard architecture in England and is a charity supporting ex-servicemen. It is located in Warwick, England, next to the West Gate, on High Street. It is a Grade I listed building. The hospital is a prominent feature of Warwick. For almost 900 years buildings have been erected and civic activity has taken place on the site, starting with the chapel built in 1126. The site was donated by the 12th Earl of Warwick in the 14th century to the United Guild of the Holy Trinity and St George. The Guild Hall, Great Hall and Master's House were constructed in the late 15th century. Over the centuries, the ancient buildings and 500 year old gardens have been admired by visitors such as Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde, King George V and the Queen Mother and travellers from around the world.
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Background
Description
The carvings, notably the famous Warwick icon of the bear and ragged staff (or "baculus") and the two-tailed lion from the Dudley family coat of arms, illustrate the renowned craftsmanship in wood of Warwick men. The fine stained glass in the eastern window is the work of the Birmingham firm of Clayton & Bell. Above the south door is a window by William Morris who also designed the hangings around the altar.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2797, -1.5910
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Warwick
- Parish
- Warwick
- Postcode
- CV34 6AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warwick and Leamington
- Established
- 1571
- Official site
- www.hillclosegardens.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Lord Leycester Hospital (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lord Leycester Hospital?
- Lord Leycester Hospital is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV34 6AA), in the parish of Warwick.
- When was Lord Leycester Hospital built?
- Built or established in 1571.
- Who owns Lord Leycester Hospital?
- Lord Leycester Hospital is owned by The Lord Leycester Hospital (charity).
- Is Lord Leycester Hospital free to visit?
- Yes, Lord Leycester Hospital is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lord Leycester Hospital?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CV34 6AA. It sits within the Warwick and Leamington parliamentary constituency.